Based on the PT Lundin Industry Invest’s X18 Tank Boat platform, the Antasena Tank boat made its debut this past week and was designed specially for Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense to transport troops as well as provide close- and long-range fire support using gun or missile weaponry. The Tank Boat can carry twenty soldiers, as is measures 59-feet long by 21-feet wide, powered by dual 1,200-horsepower MAN engines, paired with two waterjets. Read more for two videos and additional information.
When traveling at high speeds, the Tank Boat utilizes a foil to elevate the hull to reduce drag and increases its top speed to 40 knots, while having a max range of 600-miles. On the artillery side, it has a massive turret on top for heavy fire support and a Cockerill 105mm gun that can fire anti-tank as well as high-explosive shells.
- FUN BATTLE GAME: "Fires" using cannon or machine gun turrets. Aim & fire at the other tank! 4 LED Indicators for your "life" Set of 2...
- MANY FUNCTIONS: Turret Turns Left/Right; Cannon Moves Up and Down. Realistic engine and cannon fire sounds (engine sound can be turned off) and lights
- MULTIPLAYER GAME: Set of 2 Remote-Controlled Battle Tanks operate in wide-range 2.4GHz frequencies so there is no interference. Tanks hit each other...
It is hoped that the Tank Boat can support the Indonesian Armed Forces [TNI] in conducting patrols along Indonesia’s seas, rivers, and coasts, and also support coast guard operations,” said PT Pindad in a statement.
❌🇷🇺🇮🇩Video of the notorious X-18 Tank Boat project almost ready at the Indonesian plant PT Lundin in Banyuwangi . #Indonesia pic.twitter.com/cAAyvxeUAh
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